Brackenhurst Road is in Coventry and in Coventry district. CV6 2DS is located in the Bablake electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Coventry North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brackenhurst Road, Coventry, CV6 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV6 2DR, CV6 2DT, CV6 2JB, CV6 2AP, CV6 2BP, CV6 2JD, CV6 2BZ, CV6 2AN, CV6 2BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV6 2DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CV6 2DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.4% | 33.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 52.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 44.7% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 40% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 15.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 18.1% | -1.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 29.1% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 90.9% | 84.4% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 89.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 89.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 65.4% | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brackenhurst Road was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% lower than the Bablake average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Brackenhurst Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bablake and the 300th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Brackenhurst Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-27 | £208,567 |
| 13 Brackenhurst Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2021-10-29 | £230,581 |
| 33 Brackenhurst Road, Coventry, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-12-18 | £274,988 |
| 37 Brackenhurst Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-12-18 | £142,021 |
| 49 Brackenhurst Road, Coventry, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-03-21 | £353,119 |
CV6 2DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Heathcote Street , Radford CV6 3BL | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Farm Academy Foster Road , Radford CV6 3BL | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollyfast Primary School Hollyfast Road , Coundon CV6 2AH | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Scots Lane , Coundon CV6 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keresley Grange Primary School Waste Lane , CV6 2EH | 2out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coundon Court Northbrook Road , CV6 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Sandpits Lane , Keresley CV6 2FR | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| President Kennedy School Academy Rookery Lane , CV6 4GL | 4out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 4,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward College of Further Education Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW | - not rated | 4,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Academy Kingsbury Road , CV6 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Education Service Whitmore Park Annexe , Rylston Avenue CV6 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherbourne Fields School Rowington Close , CV6 1PR | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bablake Junior and Pre-prep School Coundon Road , Coventry CV1 4AU | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudspith Catering Services | Christ The King Primary School, 14 Westhill Road | 887 yd | |
| Jubilee Junction | 158 Jubilee Crescent, Coventry | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wallace | Keresley Road, Coventry | 349 yd | |
| Bablake Old Boys Cricket Club | Pavilion In Sports Ground Near 147, Norman Place Road | 531 yd | |
| The Old Shepherd | Keresley Road, Coventry | 560 yd | |
| The Nugget | Hollyfast Road, Coventry | 761 yd | |
| Avenue Bowling Club Coventry Ltd | Club House And Ground, Gaveston Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann's Lite Bites | 98 Brownshill Green Road, Coventry | 65 yd | |
| Longford Fish Bar | 267-269 Bedworth Road, Coventry | 344 yd | |
| The Batch Bar | 34 Wallace Road, Coventry | 389 yd | |
| Wallace Fish Bar | 40 Wallace Road, Coventry | 468 yd | |
| Eastern Chef | 8 Beake Avenue, Coventry | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Supermarket | 52 Norman Place Road, Coventry | 182 yd | |
| ASDA | Jubilee Crescent, Coventry | 1,020 yd | |
| Tesco Coventry 2 Express | Tesco Supermarket, Jubilee Crescent | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School SCOTS LANE | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Bablake School Stps DUNCROFT AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 423 yd |
| St Augustine'S Sports Centre (Coventry) HEATHCOTE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 525 yd |
| Hollyfast Primary School HOLLYFAST ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Coundon Court School Northbrook Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Keresley Grange Primary Academy WASTE LANE | grass pitches | 1,079 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.